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Unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree in New jersey
Unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree is a crime of the third degree under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20. As a crime of the third degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New jersey sets for that offense class. New jersey sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.
What is the penalty for unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 15000 usd (no statutory minimum) (or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree in New jersey
What degree of offense is unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree in New Jersey?
Unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree is a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.
What are the penalties for unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree in New Jersey?
As a crime of the third degree, unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree carries 3 years to 5 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $15,000 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 (current).
Which New Jersey statute covers unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree?
Unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20 (Unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.